K-12 Student Summer Bus Pass on sale

Shuttle to transport people downtown Saturday

On Saturday, March 31, the city will provide a free shuttle between KU Memorial Stadium and downtown. The City of Lawrence has announced that Massachusetts Street will be closed to traffic and parking between 6th Street and 11th Street on Saturday.

The wheels on the bus go round and round at the library

Lawrence Transit System is teaming up again with the Lawrence Public Library to provide a special “Books and Bus” storytime. This collaboration between the library and the transit system will feature stories, crafts, and a real trip on the bus.

Seniors invited to transit training

In conjunction with the Senior Resource Center, a training open to the general public will be geared towards senior citizens. Attendees will be given a new transit guide and instructions on how to use the bus system.

The Lawrence/Douglas County MPO, in partnership with the City of Lawrence is hosting an online survey, via Lawrence Listens, to identify key location selection criteria for the bus transfer location analysis.

Transit service from Downtown to Memorial Stadium

Lawrence Transit wins highest ridership award three years in a row

From 2015-2016, ridership increased by 374,143 riders, which is the highest increase of any urban transit provider in the state of Kansas. This includes ridership numbers from both the City of Lawrence and the University of Kansas.

Lawrence Transit offers savings to K-12 students all year

Lawrence Transit is pleased to announce a new lower priced bus pass that will allow more students to have easier access to transportation throughout the year. For only $10, the student semester bus pass is good for unlimited rides for four months.

Rider profile: Ilka Iwanczuk

Ilka Iwanczuk is a transit enthusiast in Lawrence. She does not own a car, has never owned a car and likes the independence of not owning a car. She says that Lawrence has a great transit system, and along with walking, she uses the bus to get everywhere she needs to go.

Lawrence Transit holds annual public meetings

Lawrence Transit adds service to routes, sees increases in ridership

Starting in August 2016, several bus routes operated by the Lawrence Transit System increased in service from every hour to every 30 minutes. The increases in frequency and changes to certain routes have resulted in positive results.

Lawrence Transit announces winners of story contest

Lawrence Transit System is pleased to announce the winners of its ‘Share Your Story’ writing contest for bus riders. People shared stories of using both fixed route and paratransit service to get to work, school, medical appointments, child care, shopping, and much more.

Share your transit story and win free bus fare for a year

Lawrence Transit System once again invites bus riders to share their stories about using public transportation. The ‘Share Your Story’ contest offers a chance to win a year of free bus fare for the first place winner.